公开(公告)号：US20210234501A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-29

申请号：US17155601

申请日：2021-01-22

Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.

Inventor： Andrew Barron Worden ,  Scott Van Pelt

IPC: H02S20/32 ,  F24S30/425

Abstract: A single axis solar tracker includes two drive systems (motors) that both rotate a rotating shaft. The drive systems may be located about 16-25% from either longitudinal end of the rotating shaft.

公开(公告)号：US12234857B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-25

申请号：US17539284

申请日：2021-12-01

Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.

Inventor： Andrew Barron Worden ,  Woo Kim

IPC: F16B5/06 ,  H02S20/20

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a photovoltaic panel includes a support that includes first and second parallel flange surfaces and mounting clamp bases each fastened to an associated one of the parallel flange surfaces. Each of the mounting clamp bases includes a clamp base web including through holes longitudinally aligned along the web; domed uptakes radially extending from the clamp base web, where the domed uptakes separate the clamp base web from opposing longitudinally extending channels each formed from an associated channel base surface, an associated channel sidewall and channel top surface; opposing upright fingers extend from the channel top surfaces in a direction perpendicular to the clamp base web surface, where each of the upright fingers includes one or more serrated edges on each of its longitudinal sidewalls; and chamfered mounting clamp base protuberances that extend from the clamp base web.

公开(公告)号：US20240302077A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-12

申请号：US18586445

申请日：2024-02-24

Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.

Inventor： Andrew Barron Worden ,  Scott Van Pelt ,  Anthony Assal

IPC: F24S30/425 ,  F24S50/20 ,  H02S20/32

CPC classification number: F24S30/425 ,  H02S20/32 ,  F24S2050/25

Abstract: A method of determining post elevations in a single axis solar tracker that includes a tracker row with a plurality of posts, comprises providing location data (X, Y) in a plane for each of the plurality of posts in the row, and for each of the plurality of posts in the tracker row providing elevation data (Z) indicative of post elevation with respect to the plane. The method automatically generates nonlinear curve fit data that assigns initial post elevation values for each of the plurality of posts in the tracker row. For each of the plurality of post locations in the tracker row, the method automatically compares the initial post elevation values against a numerical constraint, and assigns a new initial post elevation value if the numerical constraint is violated. This method reduces the quantity of grading or extra support lengths needed to accommodate undulation of the terrain. The method may also use an iterative approach without using a curve fit.

公开(公告)号：US20240283394A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-22

申请号：US18380262

申请日：2023-10-16

Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.

Inventor： Andrew Barron Worden ,  Woo Kim ,  Scott Van Pelt

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  F16M13/02

CPC classification number: H02S30/10 ,  F16M13/02

Abstract: A mounting assembly comprises a reinforcement channel configured to nest around a first base of a first hat-shaped channel wherein the first hat-shaped channel is configured to nest around a second base of a second hat-shaped channel and the second hat-shaped channel is configured to nest around a load distributing channel. The mounting base, the reinforcement channel, the first hat-shaped channel, the second hat-shaped channel and the load distributing channel are configured to be removable with respect to a fastener along the fastener axis. The fastener is received through coaxial apertures located within the mounting base, the reinforcement channel, the first hat-shaped channel, the second hat-shaped channel and the load distributing channel. The channels are of a certain length that is sufficient to add stiffness to an object being supported by the mounting assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20240213917A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18265916

申请日：2021-12-08

Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.

Inventor： Scott Van Pelt

IPC: H02S40/00 ,  H02S20/32

CPC classification number: H02S40/00 ,  H02S20/32

Abstract: A solar tracker arrangement is disclosed that includes a framework. a plurality of PV modules. a torsion tube and wind break plates. The framework is defined by running rails that extend in an east-west direction when the tracker is in an operational configuration, with the running rails spaced apart and parallel to each other. The PV modules are mounted to the running rails to define a PV module array. A torsion tube extends in a north-south direction when in an operational configuration, with the running rails secured to the torsion tube such that rotation of the torsion tube tilts the PV modules in the east-west direction. The wind break plates are mounted to the north and south edges of the PV module array and the torsion tube.

公开(公告)号：US20240072718A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-29

申请号：US18110707

申请日：2023-02-16

Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.

Inventor： Andrew Barron Worden ,  Scott Van Pelt ,  Woo Kim

IPC: H02S20/10

CPC classification number: H02S20/10

Abstract: A fixed tilt solar panel racking assembly includes gimbled mounting plate mounted atop a stationary structural member that provides a plurality of degrees of freedom during mounting plate installation. In addition, the mounting plate is configured to transfer horizontal load from one solar panel to an adjacent solar panel supported on the same plate, such that the array of panels and plates acts as a horizontal diaphragm. Horizontal load may be transferred from one side of the solar array to another where a stiffer stationary support may be located.

公开(公告)号：US20220010822A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-13

申请号：US17153151

申请日：2021-01-20

Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.

Inventor： Andrew Barron Worden

IPC: F16B2/06 ,  H02S30/00

Abstract: A bolt comprises a first shank segment axially comprising an externally threaded segment at a proximate axial end of the bolt. The bolt also includes a second shank segment, a flange extending perpendicularly a first distance from the first shank segment and axially located between a distal axial end of the first shank segment and a proximate axial end of the second shank segment, and a head axially adjacent to a distal axial end of the second shank segment, where the head is longer than the flange in a first direction perpendicular to the first shank segment but shorter than the flange in a second direction perpendicular to the first shank segment.

公开(公告)号：US20210071914A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-11

申请号：US17017247

申请日：2020-09-10

Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.

Inventor： Andrew Barron Worden ,  Scott Van Pelt

IPC: F24S25/70 ,  F24S25/12 ,  H02S20/32 ,  F24S25/634 ,  H02S20/10

Abstract: A solar panel assembly comprises a plurality of solar panel arrays, each substantially parallel, where the plurality of solar panel arrays comprises a windward array located at an upwind perimeter of the solar panel assembly, where each of the plurality of solar panel arrays comprises a plurality of racking structures. The rotatable shaft of the windward array comprises a thickness and a length that provides a torsional stiffness, which allows the rotatable shaft of the windward array to deflect 60-80 degrees from a horizontal plane, that is perpendicular to length of the stationary structural member, in response to an applied torque from wind speeds on the windward array in excess of 70 mph, thus positioning the solar panels mounted to the windward array to shield the plurality of solar panel arrays located downwind from the windward array from high wind loads.